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Sella del Diavolo

Birrificio Barley
Italy·Bière de Garde
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Named after the Sella del Diavolo (Devil's Saddle) — the dramatic promontory guarding the entrance to the Gulf of Cagliari. An amber bière de garde with aromas of caramel, morello cherry, and prune with herby, peppery hop notes. Warm and vinous on the palate with balanced dryness and a long aftertaste. 1,077 Untappd ratings at 3.63.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameldark fruitherbal
caramel
dark fruit
herbal
spicy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes grounded in the malt bill, supported by dark fruit aromatics—morello cherry and prune—that suggest both fermentation complexity and restrained oxidation.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sella del Diavolo

◎ Appearance

A clear amber pour with a warm, burnished tone characteristic of the style. The head forms with good retention and lace, displaying fine carbonation that persists steadily. The clarity reveals an inviting depth of colour that suggests both age-worthiness and approachability.

clear amberfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel and toffee notes grounded in the malt bill, supported by dark fruit aromatics—morello cherry and prune—that suggest both fermentation complexity and restrained oxidation. Herbal and peppery hop character emerges beneath, adding a savoury spine without dominating the composition.

caramel, toffeedark cherry, pruneherbal pepper

◐ Taste

Entry is warm and vinous, with the caramel character establishing itself immediately alongside soft dark fruit. The palate remains balanced between malty sweetness and a gentle dryness driven by modest bittering (28 IBU); herbal and peppery spice notes build through the mid-palate without sharpness, contributing to a complex, evolving impression.

warm, vinousbalanced sweet-drysoft spice

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long, with lingering dark fruit, caramel, and herbal notes that fade gradually rather than abruptly. A measured dryness persists in the aftertaste, inviting another sip without fatigue.

long aftertastedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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